US Bridges

I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek

Fair

Fauquier County, Virginia · .06 FR 688 & 1.20 to 724 · Structure no. 000000000007234

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,872
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek in Fauquier County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 39,872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,457 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-66 Ebl & Wbl
CrossesBranch Goose Creek
Location.06 FR 688 & 1.20 to 724
RouteInterstate 66
CountyFauquier County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.90712, -77.99686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,872 (2022)
Projected traffic44,457 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek carry?

About 39,872 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-66 Ebl & Wbl over Branch Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.